Breaking: FIA Issues Penalty to Lando Norris Following Embarrassing co…read more 

FIA Issues Penalty to Lando Norris Following Embarrassing co…read more 

During the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, McLaren driver Lando Norris found himself at the center of controversy after a collision that drew the attention of race stewards and ultimately led to a post-race penalty. The incident unfolded on Lap 27 during a heated on-track battle for fifth position between Norris and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli.

As the two drivers approached a braking zone, Norris misjudged the distance and braking point, leading to contact with Antonelli’s car. The impact caused Antonelli to go off-track, although he managed to recover without retiring from the race. Meanwhile, Norris suffered damage to his front wing due to the collision. This forced him to make an unscheduled pit stop to replace the damaged component, disrupting his race strategy and costing him valuable time and positions on track.

Despite both drivers being able to continue racing after the incident, the stewards quickly launched a formal review. After examining the footage and telemetry data, the FIA concluded that Norris was fully responsible for the collision. The judgment stated that the McLaren driver had caused an avoidable collision, primarily due to a miscalculation in the braking zone that led to contact with Antonelli’s car.

As a result, the FIA handed Norris a post-race penalty, although the exact nature of the penalty — whether it was a time addition or penalty points on his license — was not specified in the initial statement. The decision marked a disappointing turn for Norris, who had shown strong pace throughout the weekend and had been poised for a solid points finish before the incident derailed his race.

The collision was particularly notable given that Antonelli is in his rookie season with Mercedes and had been delivering a composed and competitive drive up to that point. The young Italian had been holding his own in the midfield battle, making the incident all the more unfortunate from his perspective. For Norris, the mistake was not only costly in terms of race results but also in reputation, as the contact was widely viewed as avoidable and unnecessary.

This penalty adds to McLaren’s growing list of challenges this season, as the team continues to battle for consistent podium finishes amid fierce competition from Red Bull, Ferrari, and the resurging Mercedes squad. The incident serves as a reminder that even experienced drivers can be prone to errors, particularly in high-pressure situations.